Rory McIlroy’s Boston Frequent Golf lastly secured their first TGL victory as Michael Thorbjornsen sparkled in a 7-5 conquer 2025 semi-finalists Los Angeles.
Boston had gone winless within the opening season of TGL, ending backside of the five-team desk, however acquired their second marketing campaign off to a profitable begin at SoFiCenter.
Thorbjornsen, who stepped as much as compete alongside McIlroy and Keegan Bradley with Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama unavailable, sealed Boston’s victory on the ultimate gap when he transformed a 15-foot eagle putt in his singles match towards Sahith Theegala.
McIlroy performed Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose in singles, making a birdie at 10 to earn Boston a degree, having earlier put his facet 4-3 up through the triples by draining a tough putt because the Hammer was taken.
McIlroy’s showdown with Rose evoked reminiscences of their play-off at The Masters final April, which the Northern Irishman gained to clinch the profession Grand Slam.
McIlroy: Win was a very long time coming
Talking after Boston’s win in Florida on Friday, McIlroy mentioned: “It has been a very long time coming for Keegan (Bradley) and I to get a win.
“Lot of high quality pictures, numerous birdies and eagles and Hammers thrown and bullets dodged. It was backwards and forwards. It was actually enjoyable to play.”
Thorbjornsen, who grew to become the primary TGL participant to make 4 putts from exterior 10 ft in a match, had given Boston a 6-5 lead when he rolled in a 17-footer at 12 whereas going through Theegala and his 15-footer quickly after rubberstamped the facet’s maiden victory.
Thorbjornsen, 24, had seen his first TGL shot find yourself in a bunker whereas taking part in within the triples however he impressed from that time on.
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